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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 24-003
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division:Fusion Center
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC30
Position Number:: 61136043
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $73,370.00
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Beaufort, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, or Orangeburg.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work week will be 43 hours, Monday - Friday, and subject to emergency call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Fusion Center - Gang Intelligence Unit/Low Country. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and strong computer skills.
General Responsibility
Serve as the GangNET liaison for Gang Units and Task Forces across South Carolina, while assisting with multi-jurisdictional cases as needed.
Specific Duties
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Law Enforcement experience in gang/criminal investigations and in documenting gang members.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or will you have a bachelor's degree within 90 days of the posting date?
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Are you a current Class I Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy?
03
Do you have at least three (3) years of relevant law enforcement experience?
04
Do you have any law enforcement or investigative experience? If yes, please describe in detail.
05
Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to one of the following SC counties? Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, or Orangeburg.
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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $66,700 and $73, 370?
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I understand that overnight travel and after hour response to requests for service will be required.
08
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
09
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
10
Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
11
Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
12
I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
13
I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 24-003
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division:Fusion Center
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC30
Position Number:: 61136043
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $73,370.00
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Beaufort, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, or Orangeburg.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work week will be 43 hours, Monday - Friday, and subject to emergency call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Fusion Center - Gang Intelligence Unit/Low Country. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and strong computer skills.
General Responsibility
Serve as the GangNET liaison for Gang Units and Task Forces across South Carolina, while assisting with multi-jurisdictional cases as needed.
Specific Duties
- Ensure the SC GangNET database operates in accordance with the appropriate laws, regulations, and agency policies. Train law enforcement in the procedures for entering data into GangNET and the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Gang File. Maintain the GangNET database as needed and provide effective, efficient and professional gang intelligence for the South Carolina criminal justice community. Conduct audits and provide statistics as needed. Serve as the GangNET liaison for Gang Units and Task Forces across South Carolina, while assisting with multi-jurisdictional cases (SGJ) as needed. Participate in making arrests, in raids, searches, in serving subpoenas or court orders, and in conducting surveillance of criminal subjects.
- Participate in gathering and developing material facts and supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law by interviewing: suspects, victims, and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters, while examining records, collecting physical and documentary evidence, and establishing contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public. Participate in investigations on behalf of the State and local law enforcement agencies as requested. Foster a positive relationship with all agencies and departments requesting assistance. Participate in stakeouts/surveillance of high risk targets of anticipated crimes. May be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of persons who have agreed to act as an informant.
- Report information, prepare concise and accurately written reports and statements. Provide oral communications concerning cases and brief agents, supervisors, and other law enforcement agencies on matters of importance. Draft various reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports. Provide written or oral testimony in court.
- Serve as a resource to command staff and policy makers concerning gang activity in South Carolina and perform other duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must be a Class I certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy with at least three (3) years of relevant law enforcement experience.
- Position will require case file management, preparation, and courtroom testimony.
- Must have strong computer training and experience web-based applications/products.
- Overnight travel and after hour response to requests for service will be required.
- Presentations to law enforcement and the public will be required on occasion.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Law Enforcement experience in gang/criminal investigations and in documenting gang members.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or will you have a bachelor's degree within 90 days of the posting date?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current Class I Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least three (3) years of relevant law enforcement experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have any law enforcement or investigative experience? If yes, please describe in detail.
05
Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to one of the following SC counties? Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, or Orangeburg.
- Yes
- No
06
If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $66,700 and $73, 370?
- Yes
- No
07
I understand that overnight travel and after hour response to requests for service will be required.
- Yes
- No
08
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
- Yes
- No
09
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
- Yes
- No
10
Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
11
Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
12
I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
- Yes
- No
13
I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
- Yes
- No
14
How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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